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Box 16

 Container

Contains 12 Results:

Folder 6, 1883 July-August

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105781
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Series 1: Group A, Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.63:  Papers, 1856-1895, of John Tyler, Jr., post Civil War Republican Party activist. Subjects covered by the collection include alcoholism, Republican Party politics, Presidential elections, political patronage, Reconstruction, Methodist Episcopal Church, Florida, Braxton Bragg, and the Fenian Brotherhood. Prominent correspondents include Charles Francis Adams, Chester Alan Arthur, Pierre G. T. Beauregard, James Gillespie Blaine, James Buchanan,...
Dates: 1883 July-August
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16

L. T. Semple, Louise[?] House, n.p., to "Brother John" [Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C.], 1883 July 2

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105783
Scope and Contents

Encloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 July 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

Alexis Smith, Alexandria, Virginia, to John Tyler, Jr., n.p., 1883 July 7

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105784
Scope and Contents

Describes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 July 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

Mrs. M. J. Moran, Falls Church, Va., to Mr. John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1883 July 12

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105785
Scope and Contents

Describes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 July 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

John Tyler, "Father," Washington City, D.C., to "My Darling Child" [Miss Mattie Tyler], [Jamestown, Virginia], 1883 July 18

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105786
Scope and Contents

Chides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 July 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

Lyon G. Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Dr. Lachlan Tyler, Washington, D.C., 1883 July 23

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105788
Scope and Contents

Inquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 July 23
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

R. Tyler Jones, Charles City Co., Va., to "Uncle John" [Tyler, Jr.], n.p., 1883 July 25

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105789
Scope and Contents

Mentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 July 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

William P. Hille[?] and Son[?], Warrenton, Va., to John Tyler, Esq., Washington, D.C., [18]83 August 6

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105790
Scope and Contents

Gives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.

Dates: [18]83 August 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

R. Tyler Jones, Charles City Co., Va., to "Uncle" [John Tyler, Jr.], Washington, D.C., 1883 August 13

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105792
Scope and Contents

Is sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 August 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to General [U.S. Grant], [City of New York], 1883 August 15

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105794
Scope and Contents

Describes how "the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone." 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

Dates: 1883 August 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

R. Tyler Jones, Charles City Co., Va., to "Aunt Letty" [L. Tyler Semple], Washington, D.C., 1883 August 18

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105796
Scope and Contents

Is afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.

Dates: 1883 August 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6

R. Tyler Jones, Charles City Co., Va., to "Uncle" [John Tyler, Jr.], Washington, D.C., 1883 August 18

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: id105798
Scope and Contents

Thanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1883 August 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Tyler, Jr. Papers / Series 1: John Tyler, Jr. Papers Group A / Box 16 / Folder 6